Thursday, the Director General a.i. of the National Police of Haiti (PNH) Léon Charles resigned and was replaced by Commissioner Frantz Elbé. "The Director General of the National Police of Haiti, Léon Charles has presented me his resignation. He has been replaced by Frantz Elbé," said PM Ariel Henry, adding "For the moment, there is no other changes in government."

Thursday at the end of the day the Prime Minister, Ariel Henry, proceeded to the headquarters of the PNH to the installation of the new director general a.i of the PNH the inspector general, Mr. Frantz Elbé. The latter is committed to working for the pacification of the country, much of which is controlled by armed gangs.

"The time is at work. We would like public peace to be restored, that we return to normal life and that we find the way to democracy. Finally, we would like to organize elections. We wish the new acting DG good work and success," the PM said.

The new commander-in-chief promises to fight banditry by strengthening security arrangements; and dismantling armed gangs is one of the priorities of his command. He pledges to engage in dialogues with the political authorities with a view to improving the living conditions of police officers. It also seeks the support of international partners for a more efficient and professional Haitian national police.

"Strengthen security devices throughout the country, especially in the metropolitan area in order to prevent cases of kidnapping, prevent thugs from committing their crimes [...]" declared Frantz Elbé.

Let's recall that the so-called Democratic and Popular Sector (SDP) had issued an ultimatum requesting the dismissal of the DG of the PNH. "The head of the PNH and the ministers are unable to resolve the security crisis," said André Michel. https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-35045-haiti-politic-ultimatum-to-the-pm-and-threatens-to-overthrow-the-government.html

Learn more about Frantz Elbé :

Before taking up this new function, the new commander-in-chief of the PNH was in charge of several police stations where he was able to assert his leadership.

- In 2017, he was a member of the cabinet of the General Director Michel-Ange Gédéon.

- In 2016, Head of the General Security Unit of the National Palace (USGPN).

- In 2015, Departmental Director of Nippes (DDN-South)

- In 2012, Departmental Director of the South East (DDSE).

He also served as General Coordinator of the Units assigned to the National Palace.

S/ HaitiLibre